The Week of October 12th, 2026: Hard work pays off in a rocky Venus retrograde
The Week of October 12th, 2026: Hard work pays off in a rocky Venus retrograde  
Podcast: Astrology of the Week Ahead with Chani Nicholas
Published On: Mon Oct 12 2026
Description: Episode 304In this podcast, New York Times best-selling author and astrologer Chani Nicholas discusses the astrology of the week and what it might mean for us all.The astrology of the week of October 12th, 2026, brings a much-needed confidence boost to an emotionally intense Venus retrograde. As the Sun sextiles Jupiter (the planet of good fortune), it feels like luck is on our side and asking us to take some necessary risks. And when Pluto (the planet of hidden power) stations direct in Aquarius, it helps us to clarify the right path forward, reclaim our agency, and get ourselves unstuck. Plus, a helpful trine between Mars (the planet of action) and Saturn (the planet of discipline) adds extra make-it-happen magic to the mix, bringing our goals within reach — as long as we’re willing to put in the hard work. This week is your reminder that it’s always worth it to act with integrity, even if it requires more effort.Content warning: gender-based violence, sexual assault This episode covers:The Sun’s sextile to Jupiter on Thursday, October 15thThe end of Pluto’s retrograde on Thursday, October 15thMars’ trine to Saturn on Friday, October 16thTimestamps:00:00 - Intro3:12 - Venus retrograde and gender-based violence13:41 - Thursday’s Sun–Jupiter sextile14:04 - Thursday’s Pluto retrograde finale14:42 - Friday’s Mars–Saturn trine17:28 - More on Venus retrograde20:26 - Astrology 10129:18 - Weekly wrap-upThis episode was recorded on 10/07/2026.For more, check out your free daily horoscope on the homepage of the CHANI app — now on iOS and Android.The key to making 2027 your year? The CHANI Astro Planner. With 300+ pages of practical magic, the latest edition of this one-of-a-kind resource will help you manifest your dreams, work with the astro as it unfolds, and live out your year’s full potential. And yes, it ships to Canada, Europe, and the UK too. Order yours at chani.com, but don’t wait too late — it’s about to sell out for the 5th year in a row.The music featured in the podcast was created by Latashá.